Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Shingrix Injection
Shingrix Injection
| Generic name | zoster vaccine (inactivated) / recombinant varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E vaccine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Viral vaccines |
| Forms | Single-dose vial kit for reconstitution |
Shingrix is a vaccine given by injection to help protect adults against shingles (herpes zoster), a painful blistering rash caused by the chickenpox virus becoming active again in the body. It also helps protect against a long-lasting nerve pain that can follow shingles called post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). It does not treat shingles or chickenpox once they have already developed.
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